The Invitational Top Ten List

by
Daniel E. Shaw, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ft. Lauderdale, FL


Top Ten Reasons Why You Suspect Your Teacher Believes in Invitational Education

10. Greets you with a smile, even though you misbehaved yesterday.
 9. Her room is full of interesting things to look at and do.
 8. Thinks recess is a prerequisite for the three R's.
 7. Praises you in public, corrects you in private.
 6. Staying after school is a treat not a punishment.
 5. When the music teacher comes, your teacher stays in the room and sings.
 4. Answers the silliest of questions with sincerity.
 3. Last years students are always visiting.
 2. Reads stories out loud, even to the senior class.
 

And the #1 reason why you suspect your teacher believes in Invitational Education is..

 1. 

Always so darn "Perky."

 

Top Ten Reasons Why You're Sure Your Teacher Never Heard of Invitational Education

10. When you ask for permission to go to the restroom he asks, "Why do you have to go now, can't  you wait?"
 9. You have developed an allergy to chalk dust from standing too long with your nose pressed up against the small circle drawn on the black board.
 8. She tells the class to take a good look at you because you are an example of someone who will never make it into college.
 7. Often starts sentences with; "You should be ashamed of yourself!"
 6. Often responds to student concerns with; "No one ever said life was fair!"
 5. Withholds recess for the whole class because one student misbehaved.
 4. Standing too close to him lets you know he doesn't visit the dentist regularly.
 3. At least twice a week you hear the story about how much easier students have it today.
 2. Calls on you to answer a question only because you don't have your hand raised.
  

And the #1 reason why you're sure your teacher never heard of Invitational Education...

 1. 

When first entering the classroom, every substitute teacher is greeted with a standing ovation.